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amu

American  
Or AMU

abbreviation

  1. atomic mass unit.

AMU 1 British  

abbreviation

  1. Associated Metalworkers Union

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amu 2 British  

abbreviation

  1. atomic mass unit

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The amu was originally defined based on hydrogen, the lightest element, then later in terms of oxygen.

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The principal component of mothballs is naphthalene, a compound with a molecular mass of about 130 amu, containing only carbon and hydrogen.

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The mass of the atom is 22.9898 amu.

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Electrons are light particles with a charge of 1− and a mass of 0.00055 amu.

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For the imperative the simple verb is used: o lea amu go away; fasi may be added for politeness: lea fasi amu you go!

From Grammar and Vocabulary of the Lau Language, Solomon Islands by Ivens, W. G. (Walter George)

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